European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Apr 2002
Impact of different levels of carbohydrate intolerance on neonatal outcomes classically associated with gestational diabetes mellitus.
To compare the influence of different levels of carbohydrate intolerance on neonatal outcomes. ⋯ Both maternal gestational diabetes risk factors and greater carbohydrate intolerance in gravidae are associated with an increase in adverse newborn outcomes.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Apr 2002
Severe acute maternal morbidity and mortality in the Pretoria Academic Complex: changing patterns over 4 years.
To compare the severe acute maternal morbidity (SAMM) and maternal mortality in the Pretoria Academic Complex for the year 2000 and the years 1997-1999. ⋯ The standard of care was constant. An audit of SAMM and maternal mortality allows for early detection of trends and early changes in health strategies.
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Eur. J. Obstet. Gynecol. Reprod. Biol. · Apr 2002
Case ReportsMemory loss and ataxia after hyperemesis gravidarum: a case of Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome.
Hyperemesis gravidarum can induce Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS), a thiamin deficiency disorder characterized by ocular abnormalities, ataxia and disturbance of consciousness. This should be considered in the differential diagnosis of pregnant patients with persisting vomiting and neurological alterations.